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World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 hours ago

Trump says Australia has taken care of' some Iranian women footballers

Five Iranian women's football players who refused to sing their national anthem at the AFC Women's Asian Cup received asylum protection in Australia, with additional players potentially following as concerns mount over their safety if returned to Iran.
Women
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

Iran women's football team salute, sing national anthem in Asian Cup match

Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem before their Australia match after remaining silent in their opening game, amid ongoing conflict and difficulty contacting families back home.
Women
fromwww.mediaite.com
13 hours ago

Fears Grow for Iran Women's Soccer Team Who Sent Help' Message as They Return to Middle East After National Anthem Controversy

Iran's women's football team faces safety concerns after refusing to sing the national anthem at the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup, with FIFPRO unable to contact players as they return home amid political tensions.
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

FIFPRO calls on FIFA, AFC to guarantee safety of Iran women's national team

We've been asking [the Australian government] to work on the players having agency. It's a really challenging situation. There may be players who want to return. There may be some players within the group who would like to seek asylum, or would like to stay in Australia for longer. There may be some who are incredibly concerned about the potential journey home.
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fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Previously silent Iran players sing and salute anthem

Iran's women's football team sang their national anthem at the Asian Cup after remaining silent at their opening match, with reports suggesting regime instruction rather than voluntary choice.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Iran's women's team decline to sing national anthem before Asian Cup tie

Iran's women's football team remained silent during their national anthem at the Asian Cup in Australia, declining to sing in protest amid Middle East conflict and their leader's death.
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